Recent content by justin_credible

IMO the X79 isn't ripe yet although if you had an obsolete system then head on in but otherwise the x58 is pure solid reliability and cost effective with power to spare..for now anyway. enjoy and keep us posted as you test. ;)

EFGA seems to have an edge over Asus..certainly in support, just look at the homepages.

When I mentioned I might actually start using the xb360 when they finally come out with a real strategy type game such as Battlestation or Command and Conquer one of my kid's said "ya mean I gotta plan stuff in order to win..that takes all the fun out of playing"! I couldn't help but wonder how...

X-bit Labs,a renowned tech site has posted a wonderful and lengthy article on PSU testing which is a *must* read. http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/psu-methodology.html

Ok,I diabled the AUTO detection but system still cannot find the older IDE HD when it boots properly into XP from the new SATA HDD,I've tweaked the bio's so many times but I'm apparently missing some details. :(

If your happy with the PSU your currently using,why not just paint it,thats all your buying when get the black PSU but If you need a new PSU,I'd also go for the Fortron.

You should be impressed at how heavy that Fortron 400w single fan unit is..they stuff the largest heat sinks they can into it..theres no room for a second fan and it doesn't need one. This series from FSP will last for many years,the only thing I can imagine replacing eventually even then is the...

The gang at http://www.endpcnoise.com/ are fanatical about noise and quality componates in the special *quiet* systems they build for picky customers..they use the Antec Sonata case then remove/replace the Antec 380/350 (which they sell for very reasonable price-$39) and replace them with...

Newbie questions: I just installed an older IDE HD that has 98se in a NEW system that has XPpro setting it as slave and my main sata as master on a Abit IC-7 with Phoenix Award bios. I tried booting normally into XP but the older ide HD was booting instead and naturally it couldn't finish...

Another outstanding review site is Xbit labs,I especially liked this recent review I read about the venerable FSP group by Oleg Artamonov http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/zalman-psu.html

I just checked newegg refurbished bin and they have a Aopen (Fortron) 350w for just $32 add $1 for shipping (not sure Canada shipping) and you have a bargain bin price on a quality PSU...just depends on your circumstance though. :)

People in the know who have reviewed the Seasonic rate it right at or close to the top,I would have purchased the excellent 350w if I hadn't already ordered a Fortron..I can't imagine going wrong with that PSU..quiet,reliable,very stable,their only problem is people are just now getting to...

Nam-ng,don't feel so insulted or hurt simply because other's also have opinions..I read your posting history (12 messages) here and you have not gone into *any* detail whatsoever with your posts,maybe you should try and be alittle more helpful and detailed since you make the point that you have...

I sure wish I'd found you several weeks ago,very helpful for the future anyway :) I actually *almost* thought about that when I was checking the plug wire assignments,question if you know,why the 24/8 plugs on the server boards?

I hate to be a spoiler but would you risk that valuable sys on a cheapo PSU that can actually do some serious damage and if your lucky,just cause minor problems like rebooting and sys hangs..many a system has been fried buy someone trying to save a few $ and cutting corners..you'll feel alot...